News for 'West Asia'

Papua New Guinea's incredible journey to T20 WC spot

Papua New Guinea's incredible journey to T20 WC spot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Papua New Guinea seals ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 berth

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

PIX: Clinical India trounce Windies to claim ODI series

PIX: Clinical India trounce Windies to claim ODI series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A clinical India outclassed West Indies by a whopping 200 runs in the third ODI to win the series 2-1.

Ukrainian jet with 176 on board crashes in Tehran, no survivors

Ukrainian jet with 176 on board crashes in Tehran, no survivors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The plane, which is reported to have been a Boeing 737, was on its way to Kiev in Ukraine from Tehran. As per Iran's semi-official news agency ISNA, the crash was due to technical difficulties.

Dravid on why Rohit and Virat were rested for 2nd ODI vs WI

Dravid on why Rohit and Virat were rested for 2nd ODI vs WI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Rahul Dravid said he is least bothered about criticism and opinions of people on the outside.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Will These Young 'Uns Shine On Saturday?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The emergence of these young talents from India and Pakistan presents an exciting glimpse into the future of the subcontinent's cricket.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

Overcrowded Jails, Packed Beyond Capacity

Overcrowded Jails, Packed Beyond Capacity

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Nearly 80% of the inmates are undertrials; UP district jails have twice the numbers they were built for.

'Being an Indian cricketer is challenging'

'Being an Indian cricketer is challenging'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'It feels really great to spend some time in the middle, score some runs and contribute for your country.'

Akasa's Focus: Connecting Metros To Non-Metros

Akasa's Focus: Connecting Metros To Non-Metros

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'While we do some metro-to-metro flying, we have got a lot of metro-to-non-metro cities like Bengaluru-Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru-Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru-Guwahati and Bengaluru-Kochi.'

Bumrah-Hardik could vie for ODI vice-captaincy

Bumrah-Hardik could vie for ODI vice-captaincy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

'If you look in terms of leadership seniority, Bumrah is ahead of Pandya as he captained the Test team in 2022. He has also been ODI vice-captain before Pandya during the ODI tour of South Africa.'

Chahal shines on county debut for Kent

Chahal shines on county debut for Kent

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal has made an impressive start to his County Championship stint with Kent, claiming three wickets against Nottinghamshire in a Division One fixture.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

Heartbreak for Chahal: Is his World Cup dream shattered?

Heartbreak for Chahal: Is his World Cup dream shattered?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It's another ICC event on the horizon and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has once again fallen out of favour with the Indian team selectors.

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

FMCG market spurts in north India; declines in west

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Experts point to the higher contribution of rural from the north for the growth reported by the region, a point endorsed by companies who've been pushing their presence aggressively there.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.'

Can Dravid, Rohit Assemble A World Cup Winning Team?

Can Dravid, Rohit Assemble A World Cup Winning Team?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The current Indian team up is yet to identify its core set for players with the World Cup just weeks away.

Malaysian cricketer scripts T20I record

Malaysian cricketer scripts T20I record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

12 bowlers have previously claimed six-wicket hauls in a Men's T20I -- India's Deepak Chahar and Yuzvendra Chahal, Australia spinner Ashton Agar and Sri Lanka tweaker Ajantha Mendis.

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan's national flag-carrier on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.

Shubman Gill tops Yo-Yo test with impressive score

Shubman Gill tops Yo-Yo test with impressive score

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Asia Cup bound India team has hit the ground running with the closed-door camp in Alur, where the squad members are undergoing routine fitness tests ahead of the continental event beginning August 31.

2015 to 2018: Number of NRIs jumped 18%

2015 to 2018: Number of NRIs jumped 18%

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Last year, in a reply to a question in Lok Sabha, the government informed Parliament that as of 2021, an estimated 13.5 million Indian nationals resided in various countries outside of India. Of these, 8.8 million were in the Gulf countries. Given the pandemic, there hasn't been a significant change in the number of Indians settling abroad, but data between 2015 and 2018 shows that the number of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) increased 18 per cent in these three years. In 2015, India had 11.4 million Indians settled abroad, which increased to 13.4 million in 2018.

Speak up Asia, or the West will drown you out

Speak up Asia, or the West will drown you out

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

As globalisation changes the world, having a worldview of Asia that is essentially shaped by western outlooks and prejudices is not just narrow-minded, it is also potentially highly dangerous.

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest imports of Indian basmati, and comprise more than 30 per cent of the shipments.

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

Rediff.com25 May 2023

BCCI might field a second string team for the proposed home series against Afghanistan.

Batters need to take onus in do-or-die 3rd T20I vs WI

Batters need to take onus in do-or-die 3rd T20I vs WI

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India's in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav missed Sunday's game due to a sore thumb and it remains to be seen if he is available for selection.

After Thailand, Sri Lanka, this country to allow visa-free entry to Indians

After Thailand, Sri Lanka, this country to allow visa-free entry to Indians

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The 30-day visa-free entry is also currently enjoyed by eight ASEAN countries for the purpose of social visits, tourism and business.

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rahul was given a test on collecting the ball outside off-stump, and the 31-year-old also managed to crouch for the entire duration of training without much discomfort.

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Air India will no longer enjoy a priority in allocation of international traffic rights. This follows its takeover by Tata Sons in January. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dropped a clause which gave Air India an advantage over other private airlines in the amended rules issued on April 19.

Rohit Sharma reveals India's No 4 nightmare!

Rohit Sharma reveals India's No 4 nightmare!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India are struggling to find a batter for the No. 4 slot, something that has also troubled them in the previous edition in 2019 in England.

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'Number four is just a number and anybody can fit in. I started in the middle-order in one-day cricket and went on to open because I was asked to by Sachin (Tendulkar) as captain. It is the same with Sachin.'

Bumrah rested for 2nd ODI; to rejoin team in Rajkot

Bumrah rested for 2nd ODI; to rejoin team in Rajkot

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the second ODI against Australia in Indore on Sunday with Prasidh Krishna replacing him in the playing XI.

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma.

India to resume work on 20 stalled projects in Afghanistan: Taliban

India to resume work on 20 stalled projects in Afghanistan: Taliban

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Taliban dispensation in Afghanistan has said that India will resume work in at least 20 stalled projects in several provinces across the war-torn country.

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Left-arm India seamer Jaydev Unadkat will join his Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex for three games in the County Championship in September.

And The Talibs Are in Charge...

And The Talibs Are in Charge...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The Talibs appear in complete control of Afghanistan days after American troops left the country.

India's economy could prove to be 'most resilient' in subregion over long term: UN

India's economy could prove to be 'most resilient' in subregion over long term: UN

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

India's economy could prove to be the "most resilient" in the subregion of South and South-West Asia over the long term, according to a report by the UN, which says a positive but lower economic growth post COVID-19 pandemic and the country's large market will continue to attract investments. The report titled 'Foreign Direct Investment Trends And Outlook In Asia And The Pacific 2020/2021', and compiled by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), stated that inward FDI flows to South and South-West Asia slightly decreased by 2 per cent in 2019, from $67 billion in 2018 to $66 billion in 2019. The growth, however, was mainly driven by India, which accounted for 77 per cent of the total inflows to the subregion and received $51 billion in 2019, up 20 per cent from the previous year.

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'